At UNGA week, India signals realignment with the Global South, Pg10

Key Highlights:

• At the UNGA week, India signaled a stronger alignment with the Global South, criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza and U.S.-led trade policies.
• EAM Jaishankar held over half of his bilateral meetings with developing nations and focused multilateral discussions on Global South issues.
• India expressed disappointment with the U.S.'s trade actions, including new tariffs on Indian goods and visa restrictions.
• India's statements at the UNGA on the Gaza conflict were more critical of Israel, aligning more closely with the Global South.

Detailed Insights:

• India's increased focus on the Global South may stem from dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policies and trade actions against India.
• Despite meetings with U.S. officials, there was no change in the U.S.'s stance on trade and immigration issues affecting India.
• The U.S.'s engagement with South Asian neighbors, including meetings with Pakistani leaders, has caused concern in Delhi.
• India's commitment to the Global South includes addressing issues like energy and food security, trade practices, and market access.
• India expressed disappointment over the lack of progress on UN Security Council reform and emphasized its role as a leading voice for the Global South.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Global South: Refers to countries with developing or less developed economies, often facing similar socio-economic and political challenges.
• UNGA (United Nations General Assembly): The main policy-making organ of the UN, providing a forum for multilateral discussion of international issues.
• BRICS: An acronym for a grouping of major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.